Jump seating to Jamaica

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Does anyone have any experience with jumpseating to Jamaica? Or have any info In regards to it?

I see that there are multiple flights from various US cities to MBJ, Jamaica. Is there anything I need to be aware of jumping down or jumping back? Or is this even possible to be done? Any info is greatly appreciated.
 
ID90? If you're buying an ID90, you aren't jumpseating, you're non-reving. If you're just on a regular ZED/ID90 fare ticket like any airline employee(i.e. not occupying the jumpseat), then the destination doesn't matter. Either way, you have to pick an airline, get either a physical paper ticket or electronic ticket depending on the agreement your airline has with the carrier you choose, list with the carrier following the instructions put out by your carrier(usually a phone number which is often the airlines reservations or an employee specific line if they have one), then check in online(electronic) or in person at the counter/gate(paperticket) and wait for a seat like normal non-reving.

A few things to keep in mind if you're new to these other airline non-rev listings; an ID90 is you paying 10% of the FULL Y fare(which can often be more than discounted first class). ZED fares are a flat rate that go by mileage zones and are broken down into 3 categories(low/medium/high). More often than not, even a "ZED High" agreement will come out cheaper for you than an ID90. Any other "ID" discount such as ID75(75% off) will almost always be much higher than a ZED fare. I would recommend taking that into account. Also, when traveling on a ZED/ID90 vs jumpseating, you're usually not eligible for upgrades though ultimately it is up to the cabin crew once the doors close. Otherwise, it's just non-reving like every other non-pilot employee does.
 
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jetBlue doesn't 'overbook' - if you are going to be flying out of JFK, FLL, MCO, or BOS. The loads are very accurate. There are also intl tax considerations built into the price of the standby ticket. I think that you might be able to jumpseat in the cabin with us if we have a recrip. agreement.
 
ID90? If you're buying an ID90, you aren't jumpseating, you're non-reving. If you're just on a regular ZED/ID90 fare ticket like any airline employee(i.e. not occupying the jumpseat), then the destination doesn't matter. Either way, you have to pick an airline, get either a physical paper ticket or electronic ticket depending on the agreement your airline has with the carrier you choose, list with the carrier following the instructions put out by your carrier(usually a phone number which is often the airlines reservations or an employee specific line if they have one), then check in online(electronic) or in person at the counter/gate(paperticket) and wait for a seat like normal non-reving.

A few things to keep in mind if you're new to these other airline non-rev listings; an ID90 is you paying 10% of the FULL Y fare(which can often be more than discounted first class). ZED fares are a flat rate that go by mileage zones and are broken down into 3 categories(low/medium/high). More often than not, even a "ZED High" agreement will come out cheaper for you than an ID90. Any other "ID" discount such as ID75(75% off) will almost always be much higher than a ZED fare. I would recommend taking that into account. Also, when traveling on a ZED/ID90 vs jumpseating, you're usually not eligible for upgrades though ultimately it is up to the cabin crew once the doors close. Otherwise, it's just non-reving like every other non-pilot employee does.

Thanks for that info. I guess i was getting confused by the terms and what you meant. I would be "jumpseating" down
 
If traveling internationally I would use a Zed over the Jumpseat. You have to sit in the back anyway and the Zed will give you a slightly higher boarding priority. You'll have to pay the departure tax anyway so the cost difference is minimal. Plus you're going on vacation, skip the uniform, Jumpseat protocol, and have a cocktail.
 
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